A Unique Festival

For Unique Young Artists

Art of the Piano’s next festival takes place in 2026
(stay tuned for some exciting news).
In the meantime, we hope you join us for the Nina Simone Piano Competition.

Inspired By The Masterclasses of Franz Liszt

Founded in Cincinnati in 2011, the Art of the Piano festival brings together the world’s most celebrated faculty instructors, a class of future master pianists, and audiences of music lovers for performances, classes, and a shared passion for the piano.

This festival is free for the talented musicians who are accepted.

More details on this.

APPLY

To apply, you will need:

  • Video or audio files of two contrasting works showcasing your best playing

  • Your resume

  • A credit card

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